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CSEA’s endorsed statewide candidates are a top union priority on November 8
Our union has an open, member-driven
endorsement process. Union members
serving on political action committees
interview candidates, review voting records
and determine whether a candidate has CSEA
members’ interests in mind.
CSEA does not make endorsements based on
party, but rather on who will best represent the
interests of CSEA members statewide, including
that of retirees.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is one official who has
worked hard to protect CSEA members, and her
record speaks for itself.
“Governor Hochul has repeatedly shown that
she values the hard work that CSEA members
do every day,” said CSEA President Mary E.
Sullivan. “We look forward to building on this
positive start with Governor Hochul, and it’s
important that we support her on Election Day
so that we can accomplish more.”
Along with Governor Hochul, CSEA’s other
endorsed statewide candidates have shown
strong support for retirees and working
people. Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado,
who is running with Governor Hochul, was
instrumental in advocating for federal aid to
New York while serving in Congress.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
was key to New York receiving billions in
federal aid through the American Rescue Plan,
which is not only helping our state recover
from the pandemic, but helping to rebuild our
infrastructure, combat climate change and
create jobs.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli has
safeguarded our pensions through sound
investment and management of one of the
largest state retirement funds in the country.
He also strongly supports retaining a defined-
benefit pension to allow public employees a
secure retirement.
State Attorney General Letitia James has held
employers accountable by fighting on behalf of
working people against lost wages, unfair labor
the workforce and strong labor standards in our
practices and unsafe working conditions.
state’s environmental policy.
CSEA supports Environmental Bond Act CSEA supports The Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 and encourages members to vote ‘yes.’ If approved, the act would ensure investments in
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CSEA members have a choice on Nov. 8
Governor
Kathy Hochul
Worked with CSEA and other labor unions to enact the first pension reform improvements in 20 years.
Negotiated the highest raises in a decade with CSEA state workers and provided $3,000 bonuses to health and direct care workers.
Used aid from American Rescue Plan to help the state and its local governments maintain services during the pandemic.
Used funding from Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to repair our roads, bridges and much more.
Passed legislation to protect and strengthen women’s reproductive rights after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
U.S. Representative
Lee Zeldin
Voted against the American Rescue Plan, which prevented the collapse of pension plans for nearly 11 million union workers.
Voted against the Pro Act, which would expand rights for workers to organize and streamline collective bargaining agreements.
Voted against providing New York with $32 billion from American Rescue Plan to help NY recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Voted against bringing $170 billion to New York through the infrastructure bill.
Celebrated the overturning of Roe v. Wade as “a victory” and vowed to appoint a pro-life health commissioner.
The choice is clear - Vote Hochul
For more information go to cseany.org/vote
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Election day is November 8
Polls are open 6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Make your voice heard
For more information on voter registration, important deadlines, ways to vote, links
to voting locations, a full list of endorsed candidates and information on how to help support candidates, visit cseany.org/vote.
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